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Testimonials

I always thought that standard [salary] is standard and there wasn't much you could
do about it. I learned that there is actually a lot of wiggle room. I understood benefits are important, but I didn't realize the variety available. The research tools I learned about will be a huge help!

Student, Wright State University, OH

For me, the most striking part about the gender gap is that many of the problems of salary disparity can be avoided if women just speak up. Generally, it is not due to overt bias or discrimination.

Student, Colby College, ME

A great workshop that really opened my eyes to a phenomenon I really didn't give much thought about, but means so much to me in the long run.

Student, Howard University, Washington, DC

Fabulous job! I really feel more educated about proper techniques for salary negotiation and assertiveness!

Student, Northern Virginia Community College, VA

Women were seen as the secondary wage earner in the traditional home. They didn't need a higher salary because they had a husband who was the main breadwinner. The workshop was a great reminder of what I need to do to ensure I can take care of myself now and in the future. [..]

Student, University of Nevada-Reno, NV

I just wanted to thank you again for taking the time to come to UMSL and share the
Start Smart information with us. I feel that it will really be a benefit to me in the future and hopefully [..]

Faculty, University of Missouri - St. Louis, MO

Would recommend this workshop to all women! Knowing what a job should really offer is very empowering! It is like buying a car. You wouldn't pay more.[..]

Student, Daytona State University, FL

Great workshop! Would greatly recommend this to any person - female or male.[..]

Student, UNC-Wilmington, NC

I appreciate having this workshop. It has made me nervous about the future, but I feel I have gained better knowledge and tools to negotiate a salary and receive what I deserve.[..]

Student, Bryant University, RI

I'm glad to take from this workshop some knowledge of the job world and what I can bring to and take from it,[..]

Student, SUNY Purchase, NY

This was very insightful and was important in realizing the realities of the financial aspect of the working world.[..]

Student, Sarah Lawrence College, NY

Thank you so much for the absolutely terrific presentation you gave to faculty at Drexel University. As you can see from the attached evaluations, your session received unanimous, outstanding evaluations. In the history of my office, no program has ever received ratings as high as these![..]

Vice Provost, Drexel University, PA

The three hour workshop taught me more applicable knowledge for life post-graduation
than I have learned all semester. I learned the importance of valuing my skills and making sure
that I am compensated for them by future employers.[..]

Student, Colby College, ME

Thank you on behalf of the WPSA for your wonderful and informative workshop...I am now mentoring non-medical female staff on how to address reviews and negotiations for salary etc.[..]